Artichokes With Garlic Saffron Sauce
Serves: 5
Alessia Franecki
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
49
Sweetness
42
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Cut off the stems of the artichokes with a stainless-steel knife, break off the tough outer leaves, and cut off the top fourth of each artichoke
2
Snip off the tips of the remaining artichoke leaves with scissors and rub the cut edges with the lemon half
3
Arrange the artichokes upright in a microwave-safe dish, add 1 inch water and the garlic, and cover the dish tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap
4
Microwave the artichokes at high power (100%) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bases are tender
5
While the artichokes are cooking, in a blender blend together 3 tablespoons warm water, the vinegar, the orégano, the saffron, the sugar, and the oil
6
Transfer the cooked artichokes to 2 plates
7
Peel the garlic, in the blender purée it with the vinegar mixture until the mixture is smooth, and stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste
8
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and serve it with the artichokes
9
Cut off the stems of the artichokes with a stainless-steel knife, break off the tough outer leaves, and cut off the top fourth of each artichoke
10
Snip off the tips of the remaining artichoke leaves with scissors and rub the cut edges with the lemon half
11
Arrange the artichokes upright in a microwave-safe dish, add 1 inch water and the garlic, and cover the dish tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap
12
Microwave the artichokes at high power (100%) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bases are tender
13
While the artichokes are cooking, in a blender blend together 3 tablespoons warm water, the vinegar, the orégano, the saffron, the sugar, and the oil
14
Transfer the cooked artichokes to 2 plates
15
Peel the garlic, in the blender purée it with the vinegar mixture until the mixture is smooth, and stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste
16
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and serve it with the artichokes